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Fisherman leader Damodar Tandel passes away due to Corona

5th Dec 2020

Mumbai, 4th: Leader Damodar Tandel (aged 72), who constantly fought against the injustice of fishermen through various means, passed away due to Corona this afternoon. He was the President of All- Maharashtra Fishermen Action Committee. Through the Action Committee, he struggled till the end to solve the problems of the fishermen through leaflets, agitations, meetings with the concerned Minister-Secretary etc.

Be it the issue of fishermen's villages, the issue of diesel subsidy, the issue of storm compensation, fishing ports and jetties, the fight against large trawlers fishing with purse seine nets and LED lights, he kept fighting to the end. A few days ago, he was admitted to the hospital due to coronavirus. He died during treatment, and is survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters-in-law and two grandsons. Tandel, whose native village was Kelve-Satpati in Palghar district, lived in Machhimar Nagar of Cuffe Parade. While working in Hindustan Lever, he fought for the rights of workers. His last rites were carried out at Chandanwadi Crematorium.

Held many positions

He tirelessly pursued to bring the occupation of fishermen in the villages of Konkan coast to 7-12 meters, Koliwada and fishermen colonies in Mumbai to get permission for three- mat area index and concrete construction of feet. He also held many positions.